Barytes exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of barytes by Morocco reached $140.7 million in 2024 (989.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 90 countries for exports of this product. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140.7M | 989.5K t |
| 2023 | $132.7M | 1.10M t |
| 2022 | $118.5M | 1.02M t |
| 2021 | $104.3M | 989.3K t |
| 2020 | $41.7M | 400.2K t |
| 2019 | $104.0M | 987.6K t |
| 2018 | $93.2M | 874.1K t |
| 2017 | $87.0M | 913.8K t |
Where Morocco exports barytes to
Most of it went to United States (31%), Argentina (13%), Turkey (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43.9M | 31% |
| Argentina | $18.6M | 13% |
| Turkey | $16.1M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $9.1M | 6.5% |
| Spain | $8.5M | 6% |
| Tunisia | $8.2M | 5.9% |
| Norway | $8.1M | 5.7% |
| Colombia | $4.0M | 2.9% |
| Oman | $3.3M | 2.4% |
| Angola | $2.4M | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, close to the world average of $0.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Barytes imports to Morocco
In 2024, Morocco imported barytes worth $2.2 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Turkey alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+317% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.4M | 65% |
| China | $369K | 17% |
| Spain | $216K | 9.8% |
| Italy | $143K | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $55K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco barytes exports (HS 2511): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2511: Natural barium sulphate (barytes); natural barium carbonate, (witherite) whether or not calcined, other than barium oxide of heading no. 2816.
Common questions
What is the value of barytes exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported barytes worth $140.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 989.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 90 countries worldwide, with 15% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy barytes from Morocco?
The United States was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($43.9 million), followed by Argentina (13%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average export price of barytes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of barytes from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $87.0 million in 2017 to $140.7 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $102.8 million a year.
Does Morocco also import barytes?
Yes. Morocco imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, China and Spain. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $138.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for barytes?
The HS code for barytes is heading 2511. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2511.10. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2511 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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